Pascal Boyer: Religion explained: The evolutionary origins of religious thought

Religion explained is a daring title, and this is the kind of spirit in which cognitive anthropologist Pascal Boyer sets out to present his readers a provokingly new perspective on religion. While some might find it shocking to what extent Boyer reduces the supernatural to its natural origins, this...

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Published in:Marburg Journal of Religion
Main Author: Schön, Brigitte
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Philipps-Universität Marburg 2002
Online Access:Online Access
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Summary:Religion explained is a daring title, and this is the kind of spirit in which cognitive anthropologist Pascal Boyer sets out to present his readers a provokingly new perspective on religion. While some might find it shocking to what extent Boyer reduces the supernatural to its natural origins, this fascinating book certainly contains food for thought for everyone.
DOI:10.17192/mjr.2002.7.3735